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A Closer Look At Historic Cleveland Contract

We wanted to give you a closer look at the historic contract signed by BAC Local 23 in Cleveland last week that will raise our members pay by $18.45 over the next five years.

 A key to the contract?

 The team, spearheaded by President Danny Musacchio and Secretary/Treasurer Noah Carmichael, put together and publicized a Strike Benefit Program going into the final round of negotiations.

 “We’ve always had the ability to strike, but we dug in our heels with the Strike Benefit Program. Our power lies in our ability to withhold our labor, and the Strike Benefit Program meant our members would have food on their table if they went out on strike,” President Musacchio said.

 It worked. The contractors understood the threat of a strike was real.

 Local 23 successfully negotiated a new 5-year contract with big wage increases each year, effective May 1 of this year, for Cuyahoga, Lorain and Medina counties in Ohio.

 Here is the breakdown year by year:

2025 hourly increase: $3.75
2026 hourly increase: $4.00
2027 hourly increase: $3.50
2028 hourly increase: $3.60
2029 hourly increase: $3.60

 Total hourly increase: $18.45

“It was pivotal that we went into the strongest market in our four states, and we were willing to put it all on the line because the rest of our locals will feel the positive ripple effect of what we won in northeast Ohio,” said President Musacchio. “Now, the Strike Benefit Program will be available if needed in the future – if we’re unable to achieve a fair contract.”

In addition to better wages, BAC Local 23 negotiated non-economic contract changes that we will be rolling out as both parties finalize the language.

The victory in Cleveland, and the new Strike Benefit Program, will provide momentum for BAC Local 23 and our members during upcoming contract negotiations in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

New Wage Increases Begin May 1
Into June and July

The good news about the Cleveland contract is wages went up $3.75 an hour beginning May 1 of this year so members are already benefitting.

A number of our contracts have wage increases that began May 1 with some coming in June and July.

Take a few minutes to review your pay stubs to make sure your new wages are reflected and you are being paid the correct amount.

If there are any problems, or you have any questions, reach out to your Field Rep.

Photo of the Week

2025 CCAA Dream Days Career Fair with Akron Public Schools.

Pictured L-R
Mike Soltis-Cleveland Tile Field Rep.
Joshua Moss- NE Ohio Organizer
Tom Dieringer- Akron Field Rep.

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-05-06T14:25:48+00:00May 6, 2025|Contract|0 Comments
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President, Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-Chairs Take Oath of Office at MegaMeeting

President Danny Musacchio, Secretary/Treasurer Noah Carmichael and the Vice-Chairs in attendance for BAC Local 23 were sworn in at the biannual MegaMeeting held on Saturday in Columbus and at three satellite sites.

Members were invited to attend in person at the Plumber & Pipefitters Local at 1250 Kinnear Road in Columbus, Ohio, but members were able to participate by going to union halls in Batavia and Amherst, Ohio and Harrisville, West Virginia.

After being sworn in, brother Carmichael gave a thorough overview of Local 23 finances, and members heard reports from Field Reps and organizers and JATC administrators from our four states.

Members also were updated about current negotiations with Northshore Cleveland Brick and upcoming negotiations with Parkersburg, West Virginia Brick, East Liverpool Brick, Bellaire Brick, and Nashport Brick.

We are working towards having a single collective bargaining agreement by lining up equally-sized markets and rates.

At the meeting, first year apprentice Michael McKee was recognized for taking the first-place prize at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, and second year apprentice Eon Spears was also recognized for taking second prize.

Message from President Musacchio

President Danny Musacchio delivered the following remarks to the members at the MegaMeeting on Saturday.

Brothers and sisters, I just want to take a few moments to talk about the state of our union.
The elections are over.
I’m grateful and humbled by your vote of confidence in me, Noah, and our vice chairs.
But I need to say this again, the election is over.
We have to come together now and move forward.
I’m saddened that in recent days there have been a few members of this union that have issued threats of violence against elected leaders, including death threats.
We’re taking these threats very seriously and pursuing our options to ensure everyone working in this union feels safe on the job and off the job.
I’m appalled that some of these attacks have extended to spouses and loved ones.
A union is a family, and we don’t threaten one another and we certainly don’t threaten wives.
I’m truly proud to call the vast majority of you in this union my brothers and sisters.
For a select few I wish I could say the same.
Unfortunately for us, there is a small group who will never be satisfied unless they are running this union.
And since they can’t, they’re intent on running the union into the ground.
They need to stop their destructive behavior for the good of every member of this union. Members are sick and tired of them tearing down what we are all trying to build.
As I meet members in our four states I have heard a consistent message, you want strong leadership, you have it.
I will never stop fighting for this union.
We are working every day to improve the way we communicate, to offer more job opportunities, and to continue to fight at the bargaining table. This is the work of the union.
We have heard you, the issues that matter to you, and this leadership team is focused on addressing them and moving this union forward.

Thank you.

Photos of the Week

Photos from the MegaMeeting over the weekend.

President Danny Musacchio, (l), and Secretary/Treasurer Noah Carmichael 

Tom Elliott, State International Masonry Institute Director 

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-04-29T13:17:26+00:00April 29, 2025|MegaMeeting|0 Comments
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MegaMeeting on Saturday, April 26

We are just days away from our biannual MegaMeeting.

We would love to see you in person at the Plumber & Pipefitters Local at 1250 Kinnear Road in Columbus, Ohio, 43212 this Saturday, April 26 beginning at 10 a.m.

But as we promised, we are making it more convenient for you to take part in the meeting by setting up satellite sites in Amherst and Batavia, Ohio, and Harrisville, West Virginia.

Here are the addresses for the satellite sites:

8497 Leavitt Road, Amherst, OH 44001.

800 Kent Road, Batavia, OH 45103.

198 Virginia Ave., Harrisville, WV 26362.

The MegaMeeting will include a thorough review of Local 23’s finances, and a report from every Field Rep and organizer in our four states.

JATC administrators will report as well.

Delegate Nominations

The delegate nomination meeting was held on April 16, 2025. A motion was passed unanimously to send only the delegates designated by virtue of union position, as provided in the IU Constitution.

Mike Coates Construction
Hiring Union Bricklayers in NE Ohio

Mike Coates Construction, Inc. wants to hire union bricklayers for work in Northeast, Ohio. Coates Construction started a project in February that includes detailed brickwork on a three-story structure at a private high school. The project was expected to last three months, but Coates Construction also has other job opportunities available. If you are interested, call Mike Coates Construction at 330.652.0190 or email the company at mail@mikecoatescontruction.com.

Photos of the Week

Jesus Ochoa demonstrating how to lay brick at the Fort Hayes Job Fair!

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell


By |2025-04-22T12:43:20+00:00April 22, 2025|Job Opportunities, MegaMeeting, Nominations|0 Comments
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This Is Your Union – Help Us Tell Your Story

We are a family.

 Together, we have been through a merger and an election, and we are only going to get stronger as a union moving forward.

 We want to hear from you, current members and retirees, so we can tell our story together.

 And what a story it is.

 Every day, Local 23 bricklayers are building communities brick by brick so send us photos of the great work you do.

 You also give back to your communities in so many ways, and we want to tell the stories of how our members are contributing as volunteers, coaches, good neighbors, friends and family members.

 We also know we stand on the shoulders of great bricklayers who came before us, and we don’t want to lose sight of our storied past so if you have history to share, personal or about your former local, please do.

 When we send out this email each week, we post it on our blog on our website. You can read previous emails here.

We also use Facebook to share information with one another and anyone interested in learning about Local 23. Make sure you like and follow us on our Facebook page here.

In the coming weeks, we are going to start an X (Twitter) page and an Instagram page as well because these are powerful social media platforms for us to tell our shared story.

We are also going to share some ideas about a new logo for Local 23, and we will be sending you a survey soon.

This is your union.

Help us tell your story, our story.

Send photos and information to info@bac23.org.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Photos of the Week

2nd year apprentice Brandon Dayton showing off his impressive brick arch project at the OH-KY Regional Training Center!

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-04-15T12:34:35+00:00April 15, 2025|Stories|0 Comments
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In Case You Missed It – Nominations for Local 23 Delegates to IU Convention

BAC Local 23 OH-WV-KY-MD

Notice of Nominations and Elections,
for Delegates to Attend the 2025 International Union Convention
That Will Convene in Detroit, Michigan
on September 29, 2025

BAC Local 23 OH-WV-KY-MD is entitled to send up to 31 delegates to the 2025 IU Convention. Among the purposes of the 2025 IU Convention is the election of all International Union Officers: President, Secretary‑Treasurer, and Executive Vice President, and the election by region of the IU Regional Vice Presidents to serve on the IU Executive Council.

The Nominations Meeting at which the members of the BAC Local 23 OH-WV-KY-MD will: determine the number of delegates, if any, that BAC Local 23 will send to the 2025 IU Convention; decide whether BAC Local 23 will elect alternates to serve in the event that a delegate or delegates cannot attend; and, consistent with those decisions and the IU Constitution, make nominations for BAC Local 23’s open delegate positions — will be held on:

Date: April 16, 2025                        Time: 10:00 a.m.

Place: Southern Ohio Regional Training Center 800 Kent Road Batavia, OH 45103

If an election is necessary, it will be conducted by mail ballot.

Ballots will be counted on May 15, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Southern Ohio Regional Training Center, 800 Kent Road, Batavia, OH 45103.

NOTE: Nominations by BAC Local 23 members in good standing may be made (i) in person at the April 16 Nomination Meeting; or (ii) by mail; or (iii) by FAX.

The BAC Local 23 mailing address is:

8497 Leavitt Road

Amherst, OH 44001

The BAC Local 23 FAX number is (440) 986-3003

  • A mail or FAX nomination must be signed by the member making the nomination and must bear his/her name in printed form and his/her IU Member Number.
  • In addition, the nominee must also provide BAC Local 23 with his/her consent to run.
  • The nominee may mail or fax his/her written consent with the mail/FAX nomination or may mail or fax his/her consent separately.
  • Whichever choice is made, the written consent to a mail/FAX nomination must be received by BAC Local 23 no later than April 14, 2025.

Alternatively, the nominee may signify his/her consent in person at the Nominations Meeting.

Photos of the Week

Local 23 representing at the SkillsUSA WV State Conference masonry competition weekend!

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell


By |2025-04-08T12:37:28+00:00April 8, 2025|Elections, Skills USA|0 Comments
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Nominations for Local 23 Delegates to IU Convention

BAC Local 23 OH-WV-KY-MD

NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS FOR DELEGATES
TO ATTEND THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL UNION CONVENTION
THAT WILL CONVENE IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN
ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

BAC Local 23 OH-WV-KY-MD is entitled to send up to 31 delegates to the 2025 IU Convention. Among the purposes of the 2025 IU Convention is the election of all International Union Officers: President, Secretary‑Treasurer, and Executive Vice President, and the election by region of the IU Regional Vice Presidents to serve on the IU Executive Council.

The Nominations Meeting at which the members of the BAC Local 23 OH-WV-KY-MD will: determine the number of delegates, if any, that BAC Local 23 will send to the 2025 IU Convention; decide whether BAC Local 23 will elect alternates to serve in the event that a delegate or delegates cannot attend; and, consistent with those decisions and the IU Constitution, make nominations for BAC Local 23’s open delegate positions — will be held on:

Date: April 16, 2025                        Time: 10:00 a.m.

Place: Southern Ohio Regional Training Center 800 Kent Road Batavia, OH 45103

If an election is necessary, it will be conducted by mail ballot.

Ballots will be counted on May 15, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Southern Ohio Regional Training Center, 800 Kent Road, Batavia, OH 45103.

NOTE: Nominations by BAC Local 23 members in good standing may be made (i) in person at the April 16 Nomination Meeting; or (ii) by mail; or (iii) by FAX.

The BAC Local 23 mailing address is:

8497 Leavitt Road
Amherst, OH 44001

The BAC Local 23 FAX number is (440) 986-3003

  • A mail or FAX nomination must be signed by the member making the nomination and must bear his/her name in printed form and his/her IU Member Number.
  • In addition, the nominee must also provide BAC Local 23 with his/her consent to run.
  • The nominee may mail or fax his/her written consent with the mail/FAX nomination or may mail or fax his/her consent separately.
  • Whichever choice is made, the written consent to a mail/FAX nomination must be received by BAC Local 23 no later than April 14, 2025.
  • Alternatively, the nominee may signify his/her consent in person at the Nominations Meeting.
  • Alternatively, the nominee may signify his/her consent in person at the Nominations Meeting.

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-04-04T16:01:18+00:00April 4, 2025|IU Convention|0 Comments
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Coming Soon – A Survey of Our Members; We Want to Hear From You!

We want to hear from you.

Keep an eye on your mailbox and your email inbox.

We are sending a survey out to all of our members.

We are committed to improving communications with you. A healthy union relies on transparency and open lines of communications between members and leadership.

From timely member updates to asking for member input on a new logo for Local 23 that represents all of us – we want to make sure we are reaching ALL of our members in the most efficient way possible.

This survey will take just minutes to fill out, but it is critical we hear from you.

This is your union. Make your voice heard.

Union Buster Nominated as
NLRB General Counsel

A union-busting attorney, Crystal Carey, has been nominated to serve as the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board.

Carey has built her career on advising corporations on ways to stop union organizing drives, how to avoid unions by abusing independent contractor and joint employer schemes.

Her law firm, Morgan Lewis, is considered one of the most notorious union-busting firms in the country.

She’s gearing up to take a job at the NLRB although she has helped employers campaign for the NLRB to be declared unconstitutional.

Carey is a stark contrast to her predecessor, NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo.

Abruzzo was GC as the NLRB made substantial pro-worker reforms like banning captive audience meetings (something Carey supports) and requiring employers who commit unfair labor practices to bargain with newly unionized workers.

Photo of the Week

James Wade, a 4th year apprentice from Cincinnati, went to his local school district and did a presentation on bricklaying and the union. Way to represent our Union Brother!

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-04-01T12:21:33+00:00April 1, 2025|NLRB, Survey|0 Comments
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MegaMeeting on Saturday, April 26

Set your calendars.

We will hold our biannual MegaMeeting on Saturday, April 26 beginning at 10 a.m.

We would love to see you in person at the Plumber & Pipefitters Local at 1250 Kinnear Road in Columbus, Ohio, 43212.

We listened to you and understand it is difficult for some members to travel so, as President Danny Musacchio promised in October, we are setting up satellite sites at training centers in Amherst, Batavia and West Virginia for you to take part in the MegaMeeting.

This is your union so please plan to be active in these twice-a-year meetings. There will be no chapter meetings in April.

The MegaMeeting will include a thorough review of Local 23’s finances, and a report from every Field Rep and organizer in our four states.

JATC administrators will report as well.

“You’ll get to hear from everyone who works for you,” said President Musacchio.

Drug Testing for New and Existing
North Shore Chapter Members

New and existing North Shore Chapter members who need to be drug tested should call Kelly Steiner at 216.398.0349.

You will need to provide your name, social security number, phone number and zip code to Kelly to schedule a test.

Kelly will then text you a QR code that contains the referral, and the name of the testing facility closest to your home.

If Kelly does not answer, leave her a message and she will return your call promptly.

Foti Contracting Seeking Union Bricklayers

Foti Contracting is seeking to hire union bricklayers to work on the new Lake County Jail project located in Painesville, OH beginning in May 2025.

The project consists of a complete brick and stone veneer as well as 225 jail cells.

The Lake County Jail project is scheduled to last 14-16 months.

Foti Contracting also has numerous other opportunities throughout northeast Ohio.

If interested, call John Innamorato at 216-789-7184 or email at jinnamorato@foticontracting.com.

In Memoriam
Joseph Coreno and Felice “Felix” DePaola

We lost a couple of great friends and brothers in the Bricklayers trade recently.

Joseph Coreno, 73, of Westlake passed away on Friday, March 21.

Joe was a proud union bricklayer for more than 50 years, and served as President of Bricklayers Local 5.

You can read Joe’s obituary here.

Felice “Felix” DiPaola, 89, of Chesterland, passed away peacefully on March 16.

Felix was a dedicated member of Local 23 for 70 years, taking great pride in his craft and the community he helped build.

You can read Felix’s obituary here.

Joe and Felix were respected, admired and loved and they will be missed.

Our condolences go out to their families.

Photos From The Skills USA Ohio Competition

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-03-24T20:14:59+00:00March 24, 2025|In Memoriam, Job Opportunities, Meetings, Skills USA|0 Comments
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Building Upon The First Six Months – We’re Just Getting Started

We want to thank you for the vote of confidence in the BAC Local Officer elections that were finalized last week.

Here is a quick recap for you.

Elected to a three-year term beginning April 1, 2025:

President Danny Musacchio

Secretary/Treasurer Noah Carmichael

Vice-Chairs:

Brian Collier

Brian D. Wear

Joshua Moss

Shawn Herzog

Justin M. Gartrell

For the past six months, we have worked to deliver results for you to improve your union.

Our priorities have been to train the next generation of Union Stewards, increase BAC hours in West Virginia, and use our 70 years of combined experience to build and maintain market share and relationships with contractors.

In addition, we will begin cross-training with allied craftworkers (tile and concrete), and we have expanded our weekly communications to membership to showcase job opportunities across the four-state region. We also committed to addressing reciprocity to restore the practice throughout Local 23.

We restarted the membership organizing committee, standardized learning objectives for Field Reps and shifted clerical duties to office staff to increase time on the job sites for your Field Reps.

Like we said, we’re just getting started.

We cannot build this union, brick by brick, without you.

We thank you for your vote of confidence in us and we are going to build upon the work we started in the past six months and continue to strengthen this union for you.

Photo of the Week

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-03-18T13:18:10+00:00March 18, 2025|Elections|0 Comments
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Danny Musacchio Elected President, Noah Carmichael Secretary/Treasurer in BAC Local 23 in Officer Elections

Danny Musacchio was elected President and Noah Carmichael was elected Secretary/Treasurer of the BAC Local 23 union by members today.

Brother Musacchio received 743 votes while Eric Puente received 716 votes.

Brother Carmichael took in 740 votes to challenger Gary Browning’s 711 votes.

“I want to thank the members of BAC Local 23 for their support. I am committed to making this the best union for all members, to fight for better wages and benefits, to have clear and consistent communications, and to putting our members’ needs first,” Brother Musacchio said.

“It is an honor to be elected as your Secretary/Treasurer. My pledge is to work with President Musacchio, and our leadership team, to ensure we serve each member in all four states,” Brother Carmichael said.

Members also voted on Vice-Chair positions, with the five top vote getters winning election.

They are:

Brian Collier 746 votes

Brian D. Wear 741 votes

Joshua Moss 727 votes

Shawn Herzog 723 votes

Justin M. Gartrell, 717 vote

Jason Baker 708 votes

Brian Greynolds 707 votes

Michael J. Finley 705 votes

Spud Williams 704 votes

Dennis F. Rahe 699 votes

In the election for the North Shore Ohio Chapter Chairperson, David Greer was elected Chairperson with 320 votes while Neal Helmick received 84 votes.

A three-member Election committee composed of Donald Mays, Mike Collins and Russell Cerisano, appointed in accordance with the Model Constitution, oversaw the election.

Ballots were mailed out on Feb. 3 and had to be returned by March 14.

The ballots were opened and counted today (March 14) at the BAC Local 23 headquarters in Amherst, Ohio.

The elected officers will serve a three-year term beginning April 1.

By |2025-03-14T21:52:43+00:00March 14, 2025|Elections|0 Comments
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